2011 Toyota iQ · 8,477 MOT tests
2011 Toyota iQ reliability
2011 Toyota iQs fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 iQ years (8,477 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- 22.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota iQs: 23%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 26% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- 59,689
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 12
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 8,477
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2011 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- 2012 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2011 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 5.7% of tests fail here (18% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 63% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2011 car carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
Common problems
What fails on a 2011 Toyota iQ
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Brakes5.5%
- Suspension4.9%
- Tyres3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure1.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.97%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 2.73%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 1.6%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.57%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.51%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.47%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.23%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.99%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.43%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.69%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.83%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (4.23%)
Is a 2011 Toyota iQ reliable?
2011 Toyota iQs fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 6 iQ years (8,477 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2011 Toyota iQ MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.97% of tests), position lamp not working (2.73% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (1.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2011 Toyota iQ have done?
At its MOT aged about 12, a typical 2011 Toyota iQ shows 59,689 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2011 car?
A car first registered in 2011 carries a 60 plate (January–February 2011), or a 11 plate (March–August 2011), or a 61 plate (September–December 2011).
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